Category: Email Archives
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quit mousing around
I had no heat for several days. It was obnoxious and I had to leave my apartment. I felt like I was living out of a suitcase. I guess I was. What if you literally could live out of a suitcase? Imagine eating breakfast in your suitcase. Brushing your teeth in your suitcase. Sleeping in…
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My toe is teaching me about my attention
I think I might have broken my toe today. Not quite sure, but it hurts. I stubbed it on a yoga mat. How is that even possible? (I have no idea how that’s possible, but it happened. Don’t worry, I moved the mat so it will be less likely to happen again.) Now, I’m worried…
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Never do for others what they can do for themselves
I was walking on the sidewalk this morning and I saw an older woman with a cane walking towards me. In these COVID times, you can’t fit two people on the sidewalk at once, so one of us had to move into the street. I started to move, but she was faster. So, I kept…
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A simple trick to change how you approach drawing
Here’s a technique you can try, which will help you practice drawing. I’m calling this technique Face Your Mistakes. Problem A big mistake is to try to block out mistakes. When you draw, the tendency is to try to make it look good. The problem with this is that it causes your brain to filter out mistakes.…
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What’s the probability you’ll meditate today?
Hey, I have this meditation class you might be interested in. You’ll be guaranteed to get 30 minutes of meditation into your week. And, I’ll give you a homework assignment, which will help you incorporate this into your daily life. “But, what’s a few extra minutes? What’s the difference if I go or if I…
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KorMusic: the new calorie-free classical music substitute
Last night, I did an Instagram live about how to play the piano. In it, I introduced a new kind of music called KorMusic. It's like regular classical music, only better. KorMusic is the result of my many hours practicing, performing, and collaborating with other musicians. It solves all kinds of problems, such as: How to stay…